Supporters of Andy Burnham 's bid for No 10 insist that his nine-year stint as the first elected mayor of Greater Manchester shows he is a politician who is capable of delivering.

I was on a date and we went home together which is when everything took a turn. Everything was going well, until we got to the bedroom.

Returning to our shores, I was amazed to find a full-scale political coup in progress. Despite having no obvious qualifications for the job Andy Burnham could soon snatch the keys to No10.

Camilla Bains was once so close to her children that daughter Sonia, a doctor for the FA and for Premier League clubs, donated one of her kidneys to save her ailing mother's life.

When introduced in the 1990s it seemed almost miraculous - a cheap tablet with few side effects that promised to banish the misery of heartburn caused by acid reflux.

Two St Ann homeowners have lost their bid for a larger payout after the Supreme Court upheld a $12-million compensation award for property acquired by the Government to facilitate the construction of Phase 2A of the Highway 2000 project.

WESTERN BUREAU: The St James Municipal Corporation (StJMC) last Thursday opened Montego Bay’s first automated car park, the first facility of its type in western Jamaica, allowing motorists who traverse the western city a location where they can park their vehicles using a modernised technological system.

The planned $58-million refurbishment of the Cross Keys Full Service Health Clinic in Manchester under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Operation Refresh programme has been hit by funding challenges, delaying completion and disrupting activities at the community centre where services are currently being provided.

Two members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) lost their lives, while three others were left nursing injuries following separate incidents across the island over the weekend. The incidents, which occurred in different parishes, have cast a pall over the force as investigations continue.

WESTERN BUREAU: A call has been made for Jamaicans at home and abroad to unite as a global community, speak out against injustices taking place internationally, and help strengthen their homeland. Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin, the suffragan bishop of Dover and Bishop in Canterbury of the Church of England, made the appeal while delivering the keynote sermon during a service held yesterday at Calvary Baptist Church in Montego Bay, St James, marking the start of this week's 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference.

Your relationships are key to your resilience and your progress at work. Thriving at your job becomes so much easier, and long-lasting, when you do it in the context of community. I am not speaking so much about your friends or accountability partners. I am speaking about relationships at work. 

You are at the eve of your miracle. That is why things are getting extremely rough. Don’t give up now, please. Push on! You are about to break forth. Yes, most divinely appointed projects, dreams, visions and lives go through stages of extreme frustration. At times, it will seem as if that project will never be achieved.

Social protections as a gospel imperative ought to inform the praxis of Christian theology. We must weep and cry out for those who continue to suffer in a system that finds itself returning $770 million of the $1 billion (set aside for the Government’s Solidarity Programme) for debt reduction.

NCERT's new Class 9 arts textbook has altered the appearance of the Indus Valley Civilisation's 'Dancing Girl' artefact. The traditionally bare torso is now visually covered in the new edition. This change has drawn criticism from experts who argue it misrepresents the original 4,500-year-old bronze sculpture. The matter is currently under review by NCERT.

I am simply speaking my mind. Whether one supports the DPP or not, there is one reality that almost everyone understands: this is a transition period for the Democratic Progressive Party. His Excellency Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has served the maximum constitutional terms available to him. Like any leader approaching the end of a political […] The post The Delegation Debate: Is Mutharika Sidelining His Vice Presidents or Preparing the DPP for the Future? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Member of Parliament and Malawi Congress Party (MCP) running mate in the 2025 presidential election, Vitumbiko Mumba, has demanded the resignation of senior Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) figure George Chaponda, saying President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika should dismiss him if he refuses to step down over remarks perceived as targeting people from Mzimba District. In […] The post Mumba Demands Chaponda’s Resignation, Says Mutharika Must Fire Him Over ‘Divisive’ Remarks appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Roads Authority’s (RA) proposed K245.78 billion road rehabilitation and maintenance programme has triggered a heated national debate, with governance experts questioning value for money and procurement transparency, while engineers and transport operators defend the scale of investment as necessary to rescue Malawi’s collapsing road network. At the centre of the controversy is a notification […] The post RA’s K246 Billion Road Plan Sparks Fierce Debate Over Cost, Quality, and Accountability appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A growing humanitarian crisis is unfolding in South Africa involving more than 7,000 Malawian nationals currently sheltering at Sherwood Hall in Durban, where thousands are stranded in overcrowded conditions after fleeing a wave of anti-migrant attacks and rising insecurity. Many of those affected abandoned homes, jobs, and personal belongings as violence and fear spread in […] The post SHOCKER! 7,000 Malawians Stranded in Durban as Repatriation Crisis Deepens appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawi joined the global community on June 15 to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), the Malawi Network of Older Persons Organisation (MANEPO) has issued a strong call for concrete action, warning that awareness alone is no longer enough to protect older citizens from abuse and neglect. This year’s commemoration is being observed […] The post MANEPO Calls for Strong Action as Elder Abuse Persists in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Last summer, I met a handsome single dad on a Greek island. In the past, I'd have fallen head over heels in love. By now, I'd have entered yet another Wuthering Heights-type relationship.

Seared into Trijntje's memory is the click of the front door closing as her 14-year-old daughter, Tamar, crept out of the house in the middle of the night.

There's a shocking new breast cancer statistic that's likely to have frightened women across the country. But, let me separate the science from the hype.

Nobody wants to take a phone call telling you to see your GP urgently. But that's what happened to me last December. I was doing my dream job but I was also feeling exhausted.

Donald Trump has praised Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping for their roles in helping to bring about a US-Iran peace deal Read Full Article at RT.com

In an X post, the Chief Minister highlighted the contribution of farmers, describing them as the «providers of grain» and stating that they are central to the nation's development journey.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the US-Iran understanding to end West Asian conflict, expressing hope for regional stability and safeguarded global commerce. The agreement, announced by US President Donald Trump, aims to lift the US blockade on Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with a formal signing expected soon.

An Indian man, Mohmad Rijwan, was apprehended in Nepal's Lumbini Province after authorities discovered 63.5 grams of brown sugar hidden within his undergarments during a routine check. Police also confiscated his motorcycle. In a separate incident, 104 kilograms of marijuana were found in a crashed jeep in Koshi Province, with the driver having fled the scene.

Marius Borg Høiby was convicted today of two counts of rape following a six-week trial that laid bare allegations of violence, drug abuse and sexual misconduct.

The stand-off between the Beckhams and their son Brooklyn reached a dramatic new low yesterday - with ugly accusations after Harper was pictured trying to make contact with him.

Greater Cambridge Partnership, which is behind the scheme, said 'more than 3,000 cyclists daily' used the route on its website last year. But manual counts indicated it was actually 1,500.

Camilla Bains was once so close to her children that daughter Sonia, a doctor for the FA and for Premier League clubs, donated one of her kidneys to save her ailing mother's life.

Tyson Fury made a surprise appearance at The White House's UFC Freedom 250 event on Sunday night.